Partner Benefits
- Meetings with local, regional and state units of government to discuss developmental issues and concerns
- Connect new and existing businesses with funding resources and tax abatement opportunities
- Business and strategic planning facilitation*
- Provide access to, and will serve as a liaison, to SBDC, MIWorks, CUPPAD, USDA, MEDC, and other state or national agencies as required
- Initial Board Orientation*
- Access to Youth in Governance Program, providing trained student advisory board members
- Introduction to leadership team development*
- Professional development (example: Read to Lead program)
- Coaching: professional and/or personal life coaching*
- Introduction to Lean operating principles*
- Business promotion via social media
- Monthly e-newsletter
- Partner spotlights
- Networking events
- Business retention and expansion visits
- Business attraction and commercial development
- Assist with utilizing Pure Michigan Talent Connect and Business Connect
- Assist with exporting goods and services
- Provide data on a wide variety of subjects: demographics, tourism, transportation, etc.
- Participation in regional economic impact studies and access to final reports
- Representation with regional economic development organizations
- Assist with implementing customized surveys (example: customer service survey)*
- Leading community visioning, engagement, and action efforts
- Assistance in locating grant funding*
- Marketing Schoolcraft County through attendance at trade shows and local events
- Event/Meeting planning and facilitation
- And more!
*Consulting beyond an initial 60-90 minute introduction will be on a fee basis, discounted for partners.
Annual Partner Dues
Business Rates
0-15 employees $150
16-30 $300
31-50 $400
51-100 $500
100+ $1,000
0-15 employees $150
16-30 $300
31-50 $400
51-100 $500
100+ $1,000
Church, Civic, Service or Non-Profit Organization $100
Patron (A patron is an individual) $50
Patron (A patron is an individual) $50
Partnering in the STC is a good investment for your business!
Thank you for supporting the Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce.
Thank you for supporting the Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce.
Partner Applications
For partner applications please contact us.